BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of January 2, 2007

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, to discuss an upcoming Legislative Rally, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to nominate Commissioner Pearce as Chair for 2007.

 

Commissioner Pearce moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to nominate Commissioner Richardson as Vice Chair for 2007.

 

Tam Seasholtz advised of issues regarding collection of rainwater and requested the Board to consider pursuing this issue with the State.  The Board directed the Planning and Community Development Director to check with Island County about a variance to the State law.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of December 26, 2006.

2.       Acknowledge receipt of designation of First Independent Bank as depository bank for Skamania County funds for 2007.

3.       Acknowledge receipt of Property Tax Refunds granted by Treasurer during 2006.

4.       Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 23, 2007 to consider Ordinance 2007-01 extending the Swift Area Moratorium.

5.       Set public hearing for 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2007 to consider Resolution 2007-01 amending the Public Participation Program for Comprehensive Plan updates & development regulation changes related to the 2006-2008 Critical Areas Update.

6.       Amendment #6 to agreement with Gifford Pinchot National Forest for additional funds for Forest Work Crew Title III Program.

7.       Contract with Advanced Planning Solutions, Inc to conduct a timber cruise and timber appraisal of tax parcel #03-10-16-0-0-1200-00.

8.       Contract renewal with Daniel Ferber, MD for mental health medication management.

9.       Contract amendment with Associated Counselors, Inc. extending the term to January 31, 2007 for providing mental health treatment and crisis services.

10.    Contract renewal with Bryce McCollum, PsyD extending the term to January 31, 2007 for providing on-call mental health treatment and crisis services.

11.    2007 Public Works Department Organization Chart.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve two contracts with Spenser B. Gross, Inc to provide a contour map of the Hamilton Creek site and to provide a contour map of the Wind River Boat Launch site.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on Public Works, Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment and rental revolving fund.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on upcoming Columbia River Gorge Commission meetings, National Scenic Area funding, Swift Moratorium extension, Critical Areas Public Participation Plan, and an upcoming staff retreat.

 

Ole Helgerson, WSU Cooperative Extension Agent gave updates on administration, 4-H program, forestry, gardening and pest management, and Title III programs.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 11:15 a.m. until 11:28 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board met in executive session from 11:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. regarding personnel, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to set aside the exempt status for the District Court Commissioner/Administrative Assistant for six months and authorize overtime due to the lack of personnel, with a review of the status in six months.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss public hearing process, committee assignments for 2007, and mail boxes, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 and reconvened at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:20 a.m. until 9:35 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss mailbox reimbursement, voucher payments, Hamilton Creek, and park and rides, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss Broughton Plan amendment, capture rainwater waiver, storm water, Gorge Commission issues, Hearings Examiner, and complaints, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the Broughton project, mailbox policy/standards, Fair Labor Standards Act, Department Head retreat, and First Quarter 2007 work plan, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss Horizons, and facilities planning, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending January 4, 2007 in the total amount of $92,603.88.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve revised Resolution 2006-57 Supplemental Budget #3 for 2006, correcting typographical and mathematical errors.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON